If you’ve been involved in some type of serious CT car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, hit-and-run, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident, taxicab accident, bus accident, slip and fall, trip and fall, dog bite injury or some other type of situation that seriously injures you in some way it is important to keep in mind that there is a statute of limitations that governs the amount of time in which you have to sue. Basically stated, the statute of limitations is the time specified by law within which an action or lawsuit must be filed.
If you do not file your ct accident case within the applicable statute limitations, your claim could be dismissed which would prevent you from pursuing an action to collect money damages regardless of the merits of your case. In Connecticut, with few exceptions, there is a two-year statute of limitations which means that you must either settle your case or put it into suit within that two-year period of time from the date of the accident. It is also important to keep in mind that there are certain other notice provisions that have shorter limitations. These cases typically involve local, state or federal governmental entities. In certain circumstances, if you do not comply with the statutory notice provisions, you may lose the right to file your lawsuit, even if you file it within the applicable statute of limitations period.
This is a somewhat complicated area of the law and is one of a number of reasons why you need to contact an experienced Connecticut accident attorney or injury lawyer at the earliest possible moment. The insurance company of the at fault party has a team of experts working on their side of the case trying to determine how to pay you the least amount of money possible. If you attempt to deal directly with the at fault party’s insurance company, then you will provide them with the opportunity to pay you far less money than the value of your case. It is very important that you contact a Connecticut injury attorney or accident lawyer as soon as possible. Do not speak with the insurance adjuster of the at fault party unless and until you first speak with an experienced Connecticut personal injury lawyer.
Our Connecticut accident attorneys and injury lawyers have been representing injured parties and their families for decades. We have written the book on Connecticut accident and injury law. If you visit our website WWW.HCWLAW.com you can download a free copy of our book “The Crash Course on Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut.” This comprehensive book will provide you with a wealth of information about how a Connecticut personal injury case is developed and how you can help your attorney maximize the value of your claim.
If you would prefer, you can call our toll-free number at 888-842-8466 and speak with one of our experienced Connecticut accident attorneys. We can provide you with information over the telephone and answer any questions that you may have. You can also schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with us in our office. We would be happy to sit with you and discuss your case in detail and advise you as to what you should be doing. You can also fill out our brief online form and give us some information about your case and we will then contact you.
We handle Connecticut personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. In other words, we do not get paid a fee unless and until we collect money damages for you. We also advance the costs to develop your case and we are only repaid those sums if we collect money for you. If there is no recovery then you owe us know legal fees and no costs. Do not make a mistake in attempting to handle your own case without first consulting with an experienced Connecticut personal injury lawyer and accident attorney. Don’t delay, get this needed information today.